Serving 626 students in grades 5-8, E. A. Cox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. A. Cox Middle School serves the eastern part of Columbia, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 82.7 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. A. Cox Middle School's student population of 626 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
E. A. Cox Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. A. Cox Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. A. Cox Middle School's ranking?
E. A. Cox Middle School is ranked #1604 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are E. A. Cox Middle School often compared to?
E. A. Cox Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Middle School, Battle Creek Middle School, Whitthorne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend E. A. Cox Middle School?
626 students attend E. A. Cox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of E. A. Cox Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does E. A. Cox Middle School offer ?
E. A. Cox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E. A. Cox Middle School part of?
E. A. Cox Middle School is part of Maury County School District.
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